A couple weeks ago I happened upon David Drillock’s My Life in Church Music which was a talk he gave at the St. Vladimir’s Summer Institute 2004. I was searching for information about church music of some kind, I can’t remember exactly what or why, when I happened upon this incredibly fascinating article. It is… Continue reading The Spirit of Joy
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Cheerfulness is not a sin!
St. Seraphim of Sarov is one of the most inspiring Christians for me. If you don't know anything about St. Seraphim you can read about him here. When I read his story to my Sunday school class one year ago, as I talked about it in Radiant Joy is Mine back in March, I really… Continue reading Cheerfulness is not a sin!
Happy Place
Everyone needs a happy place- a spot that brings joy- within their home. This table is, more often than not, a catch-all place which does the opposite in me. You know what I am talking about! Every home has one. But today I said, "No more." I must have a happy place in a central… Continue reading Happy Place
Inspiration
From February 2016 to December 2017 I worked outside the home full-time and I had a job that allowed me to listen to books on tape. Books on tape are one of the sweetest gifts ever. Amazon Audible is sublime! As a mother of four I've had very little time for reading so discovering this… Continue reading Inspiration
Radiant Joy is Mine
It’s time to be real. As you read about me on my “about page” I had begun seeing how truly negative I was. I don’t know if I had “become” that way or really was that way my whole life. I think the latter. I have struggled with depression and self-pity and jealousies. I even… Continue reading Radiant Joy is Mine
Kindler of Joy! 